Wallerawang Power Station

Wallerawang Power Station owned by Delta Electricity in the Central West region of New South Wales comprises two 500 megawatt coal-fired generating units. The station began operating in 1957.

"Over 75% of the power station's coal requirement is provided by the nearby Angus Place colliery. The coal is transported by a private coal haul road. Additional stocks are supplied by local privately owned mines. The coal is taken by conveyor to the power station pulverising mills, where it is crushed to a fine powder before being burnt in the furnace. Up to 2.2 million tonnes of coal are consumed each year," Delta Electricity's website states.

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